{
  "id": 853701,
  "title": "‘Week or 10 days of prep helps’: Gill wants time to adapt before Test series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/week-or-10-days-of-prep-helps-gill-wants-time-to-adapt-before-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T08:28:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka/week-or-10-days-of-preparation-helps-shubman-gill-wants-time-to-adapt-before-test-series/articleshow/133233361.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India captain Shubman Gill has emphasized the importance of adequate preparation time before a Test series, as the team prepares to face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series in Galle. India is targeting a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, and a win in the series would be crucial for achieving that goal. Gill stated that players need time to adapt to red-ball conditions, especially when transitioning between formats and facing varying conditions overseas. \"Not easy for players to adapt,\" he said during a pre-match press briefing. The challenge will be particularly significant in Galle, where Sri Lanka have traditionally performed well, winning 27 out of the 49 Tests played at the venue since 1998 and where spin has frequently been a decisive factor. With India's recent Test record underwhelming and their recent home-series setbacks, the upcoming series in Galle presents an opportunity for the team to start the new WTC cycle on a strong note.",
  "summary": "India captain Shubman Gill stresses adequate preparation time for the World Test Championship campaign. The team needs to win several matches to reach the championship final. Players require time to adapt to different conditions and formats of play. Team India begins its campaign against Sri Lanka in Galle, a venue known for spin. This series offers an opportunity to start the new cycle strongly.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}